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About

Barton Hill is a residential neighbourhood located to the east of Bristol's city centre, situated between the River Avon and the main railway line. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern social housing developments. Its streets are primarily residential, with local amenities centred along Queen Ann Road and Avonvale Road, serving the community's day-to-day needs. The area has a strong sense of local history tied to its industrial past.

The landscape is marked by the prominent Barton Hill Tower, a 1960s high-rise that is a local landmark visible from much of the area. Green space is provided by the local park and the nearby Feeder Road recreation ground. The community is served by several primary schools and a local community centre. Historically a working-class district, it remains a densely populated, practical urban neighbourhood with direct pedestrian and cycle links towards the city centre along the Feeder Canal path.

Area overview

On average Barton Hill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton Hill is £37,495 per year. There are 5 schools in Barton Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton Hill is home to around 8,229 people, with a population density of about 5,134.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton Hill Population
8,229
Population density
5,134.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.43(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.58(+145%)
Public order
24.18(+270%)
Other theft
16.04(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.97(+115%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
2,844
34.56%
British
2,057
25%
Other White
661
8.03%
Pakistani
505
6.14%
Caribbean
391
4.75%
Total population: 8,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,672
29.01%
No qualifications
1,553
26.94%
Level 3 (A level)
780
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
11.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,384
45.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
533
17.39%
Other social rented
434
14.16%
Owns with a mortgage
340
11.09%
Owns outright
284
9.27%
Total households: 3,065

Property prices in Barton Hill

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Barton Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£470,000
Terraced17£334,388
Flats8£218,750

10 years median price trend in Barton Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton Hill.

All postcodes in Barton Hill

BS59LY

Morley Street

BS50TX

Pennywell Road

BS20AP

Hassell Drive

BS59FG

Queen Ann Road

BS50TA

Clark Street

BS59LZ

Morley Street

BS59BB

Great Western Lane

BS50AR

Cabot Green

BS50DG

Lawrence Hill

BS59PR

Bright Street

BS59FB

Church Street

BS50EY

Avonvale Road

BS50UE

Beaumont Terrace

BS59SE

Herapath Street

BS20UG

Cole Road

BS59TG

Aiken Street

BS50FJ

Baptist Mills Court

BS50AY

William Mason Close

BS50NS

Blenheim Street

BS50SN

Goodhind Street

BS50UZ

Bates Close

BS50AW

Barton Hill Road

BS50FH

Baptist Mills Court

BS50UY

Hathway Walk

BS50PS

Stapleton Road

BS50BD

Lincoln Street

BS59SF

Ford Street

BS50DQ

Kingsmarsh Way

BS50YB

Fox Road

BS20UA

Cole Road

BS50TU

Bates Close

BS59SR

Avonvale Road

BS59SG

Glendare Street

BS20AS

Hayes Close

BS50DL

Brentry Avenue

BS50QQ

Stapleton Road

BS20FP

Atlas Street

BS50FG

Avonvale Road

BS50DX

Croydon Street

BS59TE

Herapath Street

BS50EZ

Ducie Road

BS50TB

Goodhind Street

BS50ED

Barrow Road

BS59SS

Avonvale Road

BS59BD

Herapath Street

BS50BY

Lawrence Hill

BS50TQ

Pennywell Road

BS20TS

Lawrence Hill

BS59SN

Aiken Street

BS50QF

Stapleton Road

BS50UX

Pennywell Road

BS50DF

Kingsmarsh Way

BS50YN

Millpond Street

BS50ST

Goodhind Street

BS20AH

Hassell Drive

BS59EL

Barton Hill Road

BS59BU

Beaconsfield Close

BS20JE

Wadehurst Industrial Park

BS59QY

Beam Street

BS59PN

Cobden Street

BS50YJ

Lawrence Hill

BS20AW

Hassell Drive

BS59UF

Victor Street

BS50RA

Stapleton Road

BS50DE

Kingsmarsh Way

BS59TJ

Queen Ann Road

BS50FN

Barrow Road

BS59SX

Avonvale Road

BS59SD

Marsh Lane

BS59XD

Church Street

BS50SY

Perry Street

BS50UJ

Claremont Street

BS50AE

Barrow Road

BS59QU

Beam Street

BS59UN

Aiken Street

BS59NB

Morley Street

BS50BA

Arthur Skemp Close

BS59XA

Church Street

BS59UG

Napier Street

BS59SJ

Aiken Street

BS50SE

Clifton Place

BS59UA

Beaconsfield Street

BS20TZ

Kings Business Park

BS50YR

Baptist Street

BS59RD

Barton Hill Trading Estate

BS50PR

Stapleton Road

BS20HH

Feeder Road

BS20SX

Albert Crescent

BS50AP

Barton Hill Road

BS20AL

Barrow Road

BS50YW

Baptist Street

BS59XF

Strawbridge Road

BS50SW

Thrissell Street

BS50QZ

Newton Street

BS50DD

Chancery Street

BS59FS

Cotton Mill Lane

BS59SU

Avonvale Road

BS50YP

Gable Road

BS50YL

Lower Ashley Road

BS50SR

Goodhind Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.